Kyocera SGS Precision Tools Announces Leadership Succession
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Tomoaki Hirano, currently serving as executive vice president and chief strategy officer, will succeed Tom Haag as president beginning July 1, 2025.
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Gema USA Announces 2025 PCI/Gema Scholarship Recipient
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
Nick Harris has been recognized as a future leader in the powder coating industry.
A Path to Qualification for AM Pressure Equipment
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
In this case study, valve manufacturer Samson shares how additively manufactured pressure equipment can be produced in compliance with the European Pressure Equipment Directive (PED).
Potencial de exportaciones de máquinas-herramienta hacia México
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Se estima que hasta 2029, los países con mayor potencial para exportar máquinas-herramienta hacia México son Japón, Estados Unidos y Alemania.
Fermentation Process to Enable Compostable Biopolymers
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Valerian Materials was founded to commercialize the results of federally funded research conducted at the University of Minnesota, producing bio-based alternatives to fossil-based polyurethanes.
Niigata HMC Features High-Torque Spindle
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The HPN800 is said to be ruggedly built for optimizing operations, increasing throughput and efficiency to reduce costs, even in the most demanding production environments.
Best Practices for Hitting Critical Numbers: Communication and the Shrinkage Factor
| MoldMaking Technology
Start with an upfront review, discussion and collaboration with the customer and then consider the shrinkage factor.
Polaris Spaceplanes secures oversubscribed €5.3 million
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The aerospace startup’s new total private funding is contributing to its first composite serial spaceplane, customer contracts and future funding efforts.
Continuous Composites, Aurora Flight Sciences advance launched effect structures
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Under an awarded U.S. Army SBIR, this initiative will reimagine the internal architecture of fuselage structures for launch effects, aided through CCI’s CF3D tech.
Epcon delivers integrated composite curing oven, RTO system
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Patented solution supplied to an adhesives and sealants manufacturer effectively tackles precision curing and VOC emissions control.
Lyten launches motorsports venture to bring 3D printed carbon fiber parts to automotive racing
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Opening of Lyten Motorsport will bring its 3D Graphene supermaterials platform to Indianapolis, where it will develop parts for a broad range of U.S. and international racing series.
NanoTech Materials presents spray-on insulative coating
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Insulative coating alters high-heat material surfaces into cool-to-touch, corrosion-resistant zones, providing high thermal protection, even in complex geometries.
Star Composites begins operations in Spartanburg
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The start of carbon fiber multiaxial fabrics manufacturing, as well as relocation of Sky Advanced Materials, Marex and Carbon Core under the Star Composites brand, will further support customers.
Fiber Dynamics, Fill GmbH partner to expand U.S. aerocomposites
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The collaboration, supported by NIAR, will boost domestic production capabilities and global competitiveness.
Hexagon Purus signs new supply agreement with Hino Trucks, explores options for BVI segment
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Class 6 and 7 battery-electric straight trucks for the U.S. market will be upfitted with Hexagon’s composite battery and module technologies.
Dassault Aviation partners with Tata on Rafale fighter aircraft
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Per Four Production Transfer Agreements, Tata will manufacture the aircraft fuselage in a dedicated facility in India, further strengthening the country’s aerospace manufacturing capabilities.
Expanded Range of Socket Connectors Reduces Mold Setup Time and Connection Errors
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
Progressive Components has expanded its range of Socket Connectors to include the new Keyed Connect Locking Socket Connectors.
Precision Machining Technology Review: June 2025
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Production Machining’s June 2025 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Kaiser Tool Co., Tungaloy, Renishaw, Mazak, Oasis Inspection Systems and Star Cutter Co.
Engineering an Easy-to-Use, Explosion-Proof Cobot for Painting
Julia Hider | Products Finishing
The 20XP incorporates a UR20 cobot that’s modified to be explosion-proof and an innovative programming system to create a safe, easy-to-use method for automating liquid painting processes.
Industrial curing autoclaves with advanced control systems
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2025: Turnkey Akarmak autoclaves support various composite curing needs with enhanced process control, international specification compliance and optimal heat distribution.
Keeping Process Water Cool and Efficiency High in the Desert
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Rehrig Pacific turned to Process Cooling Systems to create a high-efficiency plantwide process-cooling system for its newest injection molding facility outside of Phoenix.
Lockheed Martin tech fellow Carl Rousseau earns ASTM award
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
ASTM International honors Carl Quinn Rousseau with ASTM International’s Wayne W. Stinchcomb Memorial Award for advancements in composites technology.